Aromatically expressive with scents of red and black cherries accented with spicy undertones and a note recalling tomato plant leaves that often results from some whole cluster fermentation. Stylishly light in color and weight, this still offers plenty of flavor, though thankfully without any excess oak, nor any sweetness that doesn’t seem to emanate from the fruit.
Ripe and rich, with black cherry and plum declaring alignment with espresso and charred oak. An old world earthiness ensues on the finish.
A pungent, woodsy perfume envelops the senses: mango and buttered popcorn. A lather of lemon wafers, ripe pineapple, and toasted oak indicate the wine’s well-balanced character.
Pineapple, yellow apple, and green banana glow with a charming acidity and balanced toast. Bright and cheerful, with fresh hay and vanilla pudding finish.
A limited barrel selection from two estate vineyards on the cooler west side. Spending 16 months in (50% new) 36- month seasoned French oak, the wine is sultry and silky, ripe, and round. Intense notes of blackberry and dark chocolate wash over the palate. A creamy deluge of plum, fennel, and cigar leaf overlap its deep mineral base.
This earthy, 50/50 Grenache-Syrah blend has essence of animale, charcuterie, dried violets, and a tarry middle. Well-structured with velvet-lined tannins and striking acidity.
Tangy flow of Mandarin orange and marzipan, with dried yellow flowers on the finish. Mineral driven notes inspire high salinity and racy acidity.
Minerality reaches the top of the palate, with white flowers and Anjou pear. Crisp and lean, with a lemon sorbet finish.